Councils – Midmak Academy

Dr. Dima Barakat

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Chief Executive Officer – Chairwoman of the Board

Director and owner of Midmak International Academy.
Regional Director of the American Board in Syria.
Quality Assurance and Accreditation Director at Al-Jazeera Private University.
University Requirements Unit Director at Syrian Private University.
Board Member at the Syrian Trainers Foundation.
Member of the American Council for Teaching Foreign Languages.
Member of the International Arabic Language Association, Beirut…

A pharmaceutical expert and academic with over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and management. He previously served as Technical Director and Quality Consultant at SYPHCO (Syrian Company for the Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals). He combines professional practice with academic teaching, contributing to the advancement of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and academic supervision at Syrian universities. He currently serves as Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Al-Ajlani Company, specializing in disinfectants and antiseptics. He also has an extensive record of leadership within the Syrian Pharmacists Syndicate, dedicating his efforts to advancing the profession and serving society.

Mr. Mohammad Al-Akkad

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Member of the Scientific Council

A legal and administrative expert with over 20 years of experience in international law, arbitration, governance, and institutional development. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and an advanced diploma from the National Institute of Administration (INA). He has an extensive track record in developing institutional policies and promoting transparency, with a specialized focus on international humanitarian law and maritime law.

He is a member of the Syrian Bar Association and the Arab Lawyers Union, and a certified Training of Trainers (TOT) professional in management and strategic leadership. He has distinguished himself through leading international cooperation programs and coordinating with global organizations, making him a trusted reference in integrated legal and administrative consultancy.

Mr. Mohammad Barakat

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Board Member – Executive Director

An administrative expert holding an honorary doctorate in Law and International Relations, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

He serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Midmak International Academy, Public Relations Director at Al-Mouayyed Economic Group, and at Kafel Foundation for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers. He has also distinguished himself through his organizational expertise as a former Administrative Director at the General Sports Federation.

This combination positions him as a dynamic leader who integrates strategic vision with hands-on experience in managing large-scale institutions.

Mr. Mohammed Akkad

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Consultant

MBA from the Syrian Virtual University.
Advanced Diploma in Public Administration from the National Institute of Administration (I.N.A), Syria, in partnership with E.N.A (France).
Bachelor’s in Law from the University of Aleppo.
Professional Diploma in International Arbitration from the International Arbitration Center, Cairo, Egypt.
Director of Syrian Arab Red Crescent Affairs Office at the Prime Minister’s Office (2017-present).
Head of the Minister of Administrative Development’s Office (2014-2016).
Legal Affairs Officer for the Syrian Cabinet (2010-2013)…

Mr. Robert Tawil

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Deputy Chairman of the Board – General Manager of Midmak International Academy – Australia

An entrepreneur and economic consultant with an academic background from the University of Melbourne and RMIT Institute, specializing in human behavior and business management.

He serves as President of the Syrian Arab Association in Victoria and leads NuConcept Solutions Group in Australia. He brings extensive experience as a certified business consultant for both local and international economic entities, combining strategic vision with social responsibility to strengthen cultural and economic ties.

Professor Dr. Ahmad Qarout

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Member of the Scientific Council

An academic and researcher in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL), with over three decades of experience in universities and research centers across the Levant, Europe, and the United States. He has held prominent leadership positions, including coordinating the Arabic Flagship Program at Brigham Young University and managing Arabic language programs at the U.S. Embassy in Damascus. He is also a certified ACTFL trainer for the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).

He is distinguished by his leadership of international debate teams that have achieved global rankings, and he has received high-level recognition from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, he is a professional translator in three languages and an active contributor to international conferences specializing in education and modern Arabic culture.

Professor Dr. Dima Barakat

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Chief Executive Officer – Chair of the Board of Directors

Dr. Dima Barakat is a prominent academic and administrative leader in the field of higher education. She possesses extensive experience in developing educational systems, quality assurance, and academic accreditation at both the local and international levels, in addition to her active role in building academic partnerships with distinguished educational institutions worldwide.

She has contributed to the development of modern academic curricula and the design of linguistic and social competency assessments, in collaboration with several leading international universities, including Yale University and the University of Maryland in the United States, the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom, King Saud University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Dar Zayed in the United Arab Emirates. This reflects her strong presence across diverse educational environments and advanced academic standards.

She has also managed several American educational programs, most notably the “Flagship” graduate program, contributing to its development and academic enhancement. In addition, she has held leadership positions in academic administration at the Syrian Private University and Al-Jazeera Private University in Syria, where she played a key role in developing academic policies and improving educational outcomes.

She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors at Midmak International Academy, where she leads the institution’s strategic vision and works on developing its educational programs in line with the highest international standards. She also heads the regional office of the American Board in Syria, reflecting her efforts to strengthen integration between local educational institutions and international systems and standards.